The Nature of Excellence
As we recognize the excellence in ourselves, we can begin to look for the excellence in others. We can become expert at locating it and we can use it to spark hope and stimulate people to new actions and new learning.
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There's no Checklist for Culture Change
When it comes to culture change the average manager in the United States tends to fail for the same reasons the average manager failed three decades ago.
The Universal Power of Positive Leadership
I thought about a world that is filled with conflict and little hope of ever being a planet of peace. Yet in one hour I watched highly differentiated human beings become integrated and unified.
Authenticity
In a positive culture, truth speaks to power and power listens and changes.
Shattering Illusions
Although few organizations are as extreme as North Korea, it is surprising how many organizations I have encountered that have characteristics similar to North Korea. They act in ways that intimidate and constrain the people.
Create a Positive Context
It occurs to me that when people are placed in a more positive context, they will spontaneously organize in a more positive way.
Transcend the Conventional Logic of Business
Then George made an extraordinary claim. Since he opened his gallery many years ago, he has seen 15 other galleries open and then go out of business. He says he flourishes because he never varies from his professional life purpose.
Become a Positive Deviant
As a listener I was particularly taken by the fact that everyone has the potential to make a positive difference in the world.
The Power of Positive Routines
When I went to visit a 94 year-old friend, who still goes to work every day, his son said that […]
Choosing a Future Crisis
“What you don’t understand is that we don’t have the time to make the change you are recommending.”